The disproportionate risk burden of CT scanning on females and younger adults in Australia: a retrospective cohort study

• Main Authors: David A. Gibson (Author), Rachael E. Moorin (Author), James Semmens (Author), D'Arcy J. Holman (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Elsevier, 2014-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Abstract Objectives: To explore the interaction of computed tomography (CT) use, dose and radiation risk of Australian Medicare‐funded CT scanning and the impact on cancer incidence and mortality. Methods: This retrospective cohort study used records of Medicare subsidised CT scans in Australia (200...